What led up to the War in Afghanistan?

Christianity and Islam have always been closely compared due to the fact that both their beliefs are very similar. They can both be traced back in history to about 1300 years ago from constant violence. (This was in the year 30 A.D.)

7th May, 1096

The Crusades Begin

The Crusades were a series of wars in the middle ages between Islamic and Christian peoples. They were fought over Jerusalem, also known as the Holy Land since Jesus had apparently walked and was born there.

7th May, 1270

The Crusades End

The Crusades were a series of wars in the middle ages between Islamic and Christian peoples. They were fought over Jerusalem, also known as the Holy Land since Jesus had apparently walked and was born there.

7th May, 1990

Taliban Vs. Mujahideen

The Taliban were, before they were called Taliban (or Al Qaeda), Afghanistan troupes and civilians who were forced to defend themselves from constant attacks by Mujahideen warlords and groups. They were backed by Pakistan’s ISI and were supplied with US weapons by the CIA thus causing their rise to power in Afghanistan.

7th May, 1997

Taliban gains Political Power in Afghanistan

After seizing power and defeating the Mujahideen, the Taliban were able to gain power in Afghanistan. They also soon spread to Pakistan in which many prohibitions, or Sharia Law, were made for men and especially women.

11th Sep, 2001

The 9/11 Martyr Attacks

These series of attacks by Taliban Martyrs occurred when three American Flights were hijacked by multiple martyrs in an attempt to destroy the Twin Towers and the Pentagon. The Twin Towers, or the World Trade Center, were destroyed in a matter of minutes while the Pentagon was damaged severely.

7th Oct, 2001

The US Assault on the Taliban in Afghanistan Begins

1) Occurred in response to the 9/11 attacks; War on Terror
2) Initial fighting completed quickly; Insurgents still on the loose
i. Occurred and finished within a few months of the remaining 2001-2002 year

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1st Jan, 1096to10th Aug, 1270

The Crusades

The Crusades were a series of wars in the middle ages between Islamic and Christian peoples. They were fought over Jerusalem, also known as the Holy Land since Jesus had apparently walked and was born there.

7th May, 1980to7th May, 2000

The Taliban vs The MujaHideen

The Taliban were, before they were called Taliban (or Al Qaeda), Afghanistan troupes and civilians who were forced to defend themselves from constant attacks by Mujahideen warlords and groups. They were backed by Pakistan’s ISI and were supplied with US weapons by the CIA thus causing their rise to power in Afghanistan.

7th Oct, 2001to7th May, 2010

War in the Middle East

-Insurgents used Improvised Explosive Devices (IED’s) and suicide bombings
-Led to the hunting down of the leader: Osama Bin Laden
-US bombed out possible Al Qaeda hideouts and eventually found Saddam, but Osama still on the loose
-Insurgents began Illegal drug production and smuggling
-Less than 100 Al Qaeda members were on the loose in Afghanistan (2008)
-All Taliban-Al Qaeda ties were severed from the war (2008)